The “Circle of Friesland” – A Private Journey Through the Hidden North

9 hours

Moderate

Step off the well-trodden tourist path and discover one of the Netherlands’ best-kept secrets: the stunning province of Friesland.

This exclusive private tour takes you on a full-day journey through the northernmost region of the country, where authentic Dutch charm meets breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and architectural wonders.

While Friesland boasts everything the Netherlands is known for—canals, windmills, historic towns, and remarkable engineering feats—it offers something even more special: a peaceful, unspoiled atmosphere untouched by mass tourism. You’ll explore tranquil villages and timeless towns that remain hidden gems.


ITINERARY:

8:45 – 10:15: Transfer to Franeker, via Afsluitdijk (Enclosing dike)

10:15 – 12:00: Town walk in Franeker + visit “Eise Eisinga Planetarium”

12:00 -12:15: Transfer to Wieuwerd

12:15 – 12:45: Visit the crypt of the mummies in Wieuwerd

12:45 – 13:00: Transfer to Woudsend

13:00 -14:15: Lunch in Woudsend + walk to the windmill

14:15 – 14:45: Transfer to Hindeloopen

14:45 – 16:15: Townwalk in Hindeloopen

16:15 – 17:45: Transfer back to Amsterdam


HIGHLIGHTS:

* Enjoy Lunch in a converted church and enjoy classic Dutch cuisine with a modern twist.
* Cross the “Afsluitdijk”, a 32-km dike linking two provinces and holding back the sea.

* Visit the Eise Eisinga Planetarium—the world’s oldest working planetarium and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

* Discover a crypt beneath a medieval church where naturally preserved mummies rest—an enduring mystery in a tiny Frisian village.

* Stroll through fairytale town “Hindeloopen” on Lake IJsselmeer with cobbled streets, wooden bridges, and ornate houses reflecting its maritime past.

What's included?

    - All transport in air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes-Benz Metris Van)

    · Pick up and drop off at any location in or around Amsterdam

    · English speaking Driver/Guide

    · Snackpack/bottled water

    · All admission fees (Planetarium in Franeker and crypt of the mummies in Wieuwerd) 

    · Lunch, incl. 2 (alcoholic) beverages

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